Wrap yourself in handmade comfort with this Free Vertical Blend Crochet Pullover Pattern.
Clean vertical texture and a relaxed silhouette create an effortlessly modern look. This cozy sweater is perfect for layering and everyday wear.
Sizes
To Fit Chest Measurement
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
- L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]
Finished Chest
- XS/S: 42″ [106.5 cm]
- M: 47″ [119.5 cm]
- L: 52½” [133.5 cm]
- XL: 54″ [137 cm]
- 2/3XL: 60″ [152.5 cm]
- 4/5XL: 65″ [165 cm]
Materials Needed
- Red Heart® Super Saver® Bitty Stripes™
- Yarn Weight: Medium 4
- Color: Firework (0139) — 3 (3,3,4,4,4) balls
- U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
Gauge
- 13 sts and 9 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in hdchb pat
- 13 sts and 15 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in scbl pat
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdchb = Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below in previous row
- Hdc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
- PM = Place marker
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
Notes:
- Sweater and Sleeves are worked sideways.
- Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Back
Beg at side edge, ch 57 (58-56-57-58-59).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to last 7 ch. 1 sc in each of last 7 ch. Turn. 55 (56-54-55-56-57) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1-1-2-2) times more, then 2nd row once.
Shape Armhole
1st row: (RS). Ch 32 (34-36-38-40-42). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 29 (27-27-28-29-30) ch. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn. 85 (88-88-91-94-97) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-5-5-5-6) times more, then 2nd row once.
Shape Right Back Neck Edge
1st row: (RS). Skip first 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. 1 hdchb in each of next 74 (77-77-80-83-86) hdc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn. 82 (85-85-88-91-94) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 75 (78-78-81-84-87) hdc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (6-7-8-9-10) times more, then 2nd row once more. Break yarn.
Note: Yarn will be re-joined to shape Left Back neck edge.
Shape Left Back Neck Edge
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdchb in each of next 74 (77-77-80-83-86) hdc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 76 (79-79-82-85-88) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch. Turn. 85 (88-88-91-94-97) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 78 (81-81-84-87-90) hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-5-5-5-6) times more, then 2nd row once.
Shape Left Armhole
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 48 (49-47-48-49-50) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn. 55 (56-54-55-56-57) sts.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 48 (49-47-48-49-50) hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1-1-2-2) times more, then 2nd row once. Fasten off.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Break yarn.
Shape Right Front Neck Edge
1st row: (RS). Skip first 10 hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdchb in each of next 66 (69-69-72-75-78) hdc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn. 74 (77-77-80-83-86) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdchb in each of next 64 (67-67-70-73-76) hdc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn. 72 (75-75-78-81-84) sts.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 65 (68-68-71-74-77) hdc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-5-6-7-8) times more, then 4th row once more.
Shape Left Front Neck Edge
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. Break yarn.
Note: Yarn will be re-joined to shape Left Front neck edge.
3rd row: (RS). Ch 10. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 68 (71-71-74-77-80) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 10 ch. Turn. 85 (88-88-91-94-97) sts.
Work from *** to *** as given for Back.
Sleeves
Ch 20 (20-22-22-14-14).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 18 (18-20-20-12-12) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 16 (16-12-12-12-10). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 13 (13-9-9-9-7) ch. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-2-2-3) time(s) more then 2nd row once. 46 (46-50-50-42-44) hdc.
Next row: (RS). Ch 20 (20-16-16-21-19). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 6 ch. 1 hdchb in each of next 12 (12-8-8-13-11) ch. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 65 (65-65-65-62-62) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 7 sc. 1 scbl in each of last 7 sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each of first 7 sc. 1 hdchb in each of next 58 (58-58-58-55-55) hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 13 (15-14-15-17-16) times more.
Next row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each of first 46 (46-50-50-42-44) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to last 14 (14-10-10-10-8) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-2-2-3) time(s) more. 18 (18-20-20-12-12) hdc rem.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.
PM 1¾ (1¾-2½-2½-3½-3½)” [4.5 (4.5-6.5-6.5-9-9) cm] on each side of Sleeve down from top edge.
Finishing
Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves, placing sts before markers across shaped edge of armhole to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Neckband
Ch 8.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 7 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work, when slightly stretched, measures length to fit around neck edge. Fasten off. Beg at left shoulder, sew neckband to neck edge. Sew neckband seam.
Final Thoughts
This cozy crochet pullover blends modern texture with effortless everyday style. Its vertical stitch detail and oversized fit create a timeless sweater you’ll enjoy wearing again and again.
